Rome 2014

But Tivoli is clean,
Washed by a hundred fountains,
Creator of joy and music.

We slowly struggle up the steps
Of grotty Via Glorioso,
Staying on the shady side
Midst syringes and shit,
Somehow missing the sign
Showing Spaghetti Western's
Creator, Sergio Leone's
Ties to this dingy district.

At last we reach the Vatican
Where opulence outdoes all
The gold of every church we've seen.
It's more a monument to Mammon
Than to its humble inspirer.

Sancta
ScalaWell
I never!Such a tale!Steps so holy,Wood-encased.To save their stones,Imported from Jerusalem,Raising hopes of dopes whoSomehow think that creeping upUpon their knees will save their souls.Worse, they think unsightly stains are allThat's left of blood of Son of God they love!Holy bonus -If you
Pay!